Dakoda Carlson
Doylestown,PA
Summary
Creative Writer with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing. Most familiar with Blog writing, Content writing, reporting and interviewing. Puts all of effort into every project to ensure it meets the highest quality and is produced with the upmost attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Bucks County Herald Newspaper
08.2023 - Current
- Conducting interviews across platforms to ensure accurate and detailed reporting.
- Developed engaging articles for both online and physical copies of the Newspaper.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers and reported the truth.
- Worked within a deadline, (weekly paper) providing the best work I can produce within a timely manner.
Writer and Creator
Substack
08.2023 - Current
- Manage Substack titled, "The Holy Trinity" and write weekly article pertaining to film, music and books.
- Schedule posts alongside social media marketing and newsletter schedule.
- Brainstorm new ideas daily and write 4-5 articles monthly.
- Manage analytics while maintaining the content of the website.
- Researching and fact checking.
- Include SEO keywords and research to enhance success and reach of The website.
- Imagery research and edits for an added bonus. Photography needed and often included.
Writer
Cardinal Newspaper
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality written content tailored to specific industries and target audiences.
- Developed engaging articles for both physical and online versions of the newspaper.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Conducted interviews across platforms to ensure reporting is done with accuracy.
- Writing in the tone of the paper and maintaining the morals of the company.
- Adhering to a monthly deadline while conducting research, media, interviews etc.
Host and Creator
Simply Peachy The Podcast
02.2021 - Current
- Host and creator of "Simply Peachy the Podcast."
- Schedule and write scripts for each season.
- research topics and fact-check comments.
- Use SEO keywords to enhance reach and audiences.
- Edit episodes (cut sound, add audio, music editing, etc.)
- Provide Social media marketing with posts on accounts across all platforms.
- Create artwork for social media posts
Staff Writer
The Centurion Newspaper
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced readership by producing high-quality articles on various topics and adhering to strict deadlines.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
- Increased engagement by researching trending topics and crafting compelling stories tailored to target audiences.
- Listen and took direction to ensure Newspaper was published on time.
- Developed strong working relationships with sources, resulting in exclusive interviews and unique article content.
Assistant Design + Layout
The Centurion Newspaper
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with the editor-in-chief to deign the layout of the online and physical version of the paper.
- Worked well and often with Adobe InDesign and have extensive knowledge on the subject
- Ensure design and layout held same for marketing and advertisements as well as news-worthy stories and headlines.
- Met deadlines to ensure publishing of paper went smoothly.
Marketing Internship
Bucks Country Gardens
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with marketing head to ensure 100th edition of 'Picket Fences" magazine was published smoothly.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Wrote compelling and informational product descriptions.
- Researched through past editions of magazines for updated content.
- Imagery search and imagery editing.
- Worked within Adobe Photoshop.
- Crafted marketing emails for team and helped marketing head with weekly informational pamphlets for both employees and customers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- Project Management
- Content Creation
- Document Editing
- Idea Brainstorming
- Creative Writing
- Research
- Print Media
- Social media savvy
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Placed 1st in the Keystone Media Awards for writing as a contributing staff member on the Centurion Newspaper.
- Placed 2nd and overall best in the Keystone Media Awards for design and layout of the Centurion Newspaper.
- Wrote as a contributing writer for REFINE magazine for ED awareness week.
- Graduated a year early from High School.
Placed 1st in Keystone media Awards for contributing writer on the Centurion Newspaper.
The Centurion Newspaper and it's writers won First place for their work on The Centurion Newspaper as contributing journalists and reporters.
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Bucks County Herald Newspaper
08.2023 - Current
Writer and Creator
Substack
08.2023 - Current
Writer
Cardinal Newspaper
05.2023 - Current
Host and Creator
Simply Peachy The Podcast
02.2021 - Current
Staff Writer
The Centurion Newspaper
01.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Design + Layout
The Centurion Newspaper
01.2019 - 12.2020
Marketing Internship
Bucks Country Gardens
01.2019 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Bucks County Community College